Islam Elgendy

Islam Elgendy


University Teacher

I am a University Teacher and researcher in Computer Science at the University of Sheffield. My research focuses on Software Testing and Verification, particularly leveraging diversity-based testing principles and large language models to address key challenges in software quality assurance.

Experience

2026-
University Teacher, University of Sheffield, UK

Module leader for undergraduate and postgraduate in computer science. Supervising dissertation projects, ensuring successful completion with high student satisfaction. Researcher in the Software Testing and Verification group.

2020-2025
Teaching and Research Assistant, University of Sheffield, UK

Delivered engaging labs and tutorials for undergraduate and graduate students in computer science. Supervised tens of undergraduate and MSc project dissertations, ensuring successful completion with high student satisfaction. Researcher in the Software Testing and Verification group.

2013-2020
Assistant lecturer, Assiut University, Egypt

Taught diverse computer science courses, combining theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. Developed a timetable scheduling system, improving staff coordination and administrative efficiency. Supervised student teams on dissertation projects, fostering collaboration and effective time management.

2007-2013
Demonstrator, Assiut University, Egypt

Teaching computer science modules for undergraduate students.

Education

2020-2025
PhD in Computer Science, University of Sheffield, UK

Completed a PhD in Computer Science at the University of Sheffield, UK.

2009-2013
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Assiut University, Egypt

I finished my MSc degree in Computers and Information/Computer Science at Assiut University in Egypt.

2004-2007
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Assiut University, Egypt

I finished my Bachelor's degree in Computers and Information/Computer Science from Assiut University in Egypt with a general grade of “Distinction with Honor,” Accumulative total (4266), a percentage of 88.88% of the Grand Accumulative Total (4800).

2002-2004
Secondary School, Assiut, Egypt

I received my secondary school certificate with an accumulative total (403.5), a percentage of 98.41% of the Grand Accumulative Total (410).

Miscellaneous

British-Egyptian, fluent in English and Arabic, with excellent written and spoken proficiency in both languages.